Marshmallow with pepper and chocolate with sea salt: we learned what Belgospishcheprom is presenting at PRODEXPO-2026

The enterprises of the concern "Belgospishcheprom" will present at the exhibition PRODEXPO-2026 novelties created in accordance with modern trends of confectionery art. This was told at a press conference at the National Press Center by the deputy head of the department - head of the department for coordinating the supply of goods to the domestic market and foreign trade activities of the Belgospishcheprom concern Maria Gorbatova, the correspondent of sb.by reports.

The speaker noted that the international exhibition PRODEXPO is one of the key events for food enterprises of Belarus and foreign countries. This is a working platform for manufacturers, trade organizations, representatives of science and republican administration bodies.

- The main goal of the event this year is to enter new markets and find partners, so the geographical composition of participants has significantly expanded. Products within the exposition will be presented by companies from Belarus, Russia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Korea and China, Maria Gorbatova said.

According to her, the business program was prepared so that manufacturers and buyers could discuss cooperation issues. The central event of the exhibition is the forum “Cooperative interaction within the CIS”. From 18 to 20 November, the exhibitors will hold talks with retail chains, distributors and wholesale companies from different countries.

The representative of the concern specified that the enterprises of Belgospishcheprom will be represented by subordinate organizations of confectionery, canning, fat and oil, sugar, alcohol and other industries - a total of 15 organizations at 10 expositions. At the exhibition, branded trade will be organized: visitors will be able to purchase confectionery, fruit and vegetable preservation, including for baby food.

The enterprises will take an active part in the business program, as well as in the Prodexpo-2026 competition. Traditions. Quality. Innovations, which was established to identify the best samples and improve the quality of domestic products. In addition, the confectionery industry enterprises will be involved in the extended presentation and tasting of the winners of the international tasting competition “Confectionery Olympus 2026”. It is planned to participate in round tables, master classes in confectionery, chocolate workshop "ABC of candy", as well as in the republican review of the quality of bakery and confectionery products "Smakata".

“The PRODEXPO exhibition for food industry enterprises, in particular for the Belgospishcheprom concern, is a large-scale event, an industry platform for exchanging experience, demonstrating new products, studying new technological solutions, establishing business contacts and establishing partnerships,” Maria Gorbatova emphasized.

According to her, the enterprises of the concern always try to surprise consumers, corresponding to modern trends in confectionery art. The exhibition presents novelties that visitors can see on the stands, try and purchase.

- First of all, these are various winter combinations of tastes that create a warming, cozy atmosphere. These are rich, often contrasting tastes. Also now the trend is the use of pieces of berries and fruits, various spices and spices such as ginger, cinnamon, citrus fruits, nuts, honey, the representative of the concern concluded.

Confectionery factory "Spartak" will present cookies with natural grated cheese and a new line of milk chocolate with additions: grated peanuts and sea salt for lovers of contrasting tastes, cinnamon to create coziness in cold evenings and grated coconut as a reminder of sunny summer. "Kommunarka" has prepared a line of dark chocolate with various additions and snack bars. In particular, dark truffle chocolate with raspberries combines the tartness of cocoa with pieces of berries, chocolate with orange - pieces of fruit, orange juice and orange essential oil, and chocolate with pear - pear puree and crushed almonds.

In turn, Red Distillery will surprise lingonberry marshmallow with pepper and lemon marshmallow with ginger - an absolute contrast of tastes for those who are looking for new gastronomic experiences. There will also be a series of "Good Mood" - chewing marmalade with exquisite combinations. Confectionery factory "Slodych" will show wafer tubes "Milk surprise" with crispy textured filling and rich taste of blueberries, as well as cookies with the addition of butter, honey and ground ginger. The business program at PRODEXPO-2026 in Minsk will be held with the participation of a delegation from the CIS countries. What else will surprise the exhibition